Idol Songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras: Classic and Latest Hits That Light Up Karaoke
We’ve picked out songs from a wide range of idols—male and female alike—from classic Showa and Heisei-era idol hits to idols thriving in the Reiwa era!
Alongside the all-time staples, we’ve gathered insider-favorite tracks that idol enthusiasts will appreciate, while still being easy for a broad audience to enjoy.
Use this list as a reference for your next playlist.
Many of the melodies are simple, so everyone can sing, dance, and get hyped together!
Go all out with the latest tracks bursting with idol charm, or bask in nostalgia with old favorites—enjoy idol songs in whatever way suits you best!
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[Idol Songs of the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa Eras] Classic and Latest Hits (21–30) That Fire Up Karaoke
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This innovative hip-hop track, composed entirely of rap, has drawn attention as a bold song that breaks out of the conventional idol-pop mold.
The title, meaning “the greatest of all time,” is said to embody the group’s confidence and resolve.
Released digitally on January 1, 2024, the song sparked a huge reaction, surpassing 10 million views on YouTube in just three days.
It’s perfect for those with a strong sense of rhythm or a knack for rap.
Nail the groove and turn your karaoke session into an absolute blast!
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
Here’s a hit song by AKB48 released in 2013.
Rino Sashihara served as the center.
A fortune cookie is a sweet containing a paper fortune, served at Chinese restaurants in places like the United States, and it’s said to have its origins in Japan.
The choreography by Papaya Suzuki is also captivating, making it a classic that makes you want to dance while singing.
The lyrics encourage an ordinary girl who doesn’t stand out, and singing it is sure to lift your spirits.
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That classic idol, fast-paced sound gets you hyped right from the intro.
It overlaps quite a bit with AKB48’s songs (lol).
But since they’re in the same group, that can actually be a strategy—so it’s fine! In any case, it’s a lively idol song perfect for girls to have fun with—can’t go wrong! You’ll want to sing it as cute as you can!
Gimme Chocolate!!BABYMETAL
One of BABYMETAL’s signature songs, from the group that recently announced an indefinite hiatus.
It’s a track that absolutely electrifies venues overseas, too—though the Japanese lyrics probably don’t really come across? Well, it’s a song powerful enough to leap over language barriers anyway.
The main line is basically “Give me chocolate,” and there aren’t many other proper lyrics, but if you can sing this, you’re guaranteed to be the life of the party.
And if you’ve got people to take on the roles of YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL and hype it up with dance performance, it’s a surefire hit!
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Sakura Miko from hololive production.
Produced by HoneyWorks, this release is classic idol pop filled with her trademark sincerity and sparkle.
The lyrics capture a powerful resolve: overcoming the uncertainty and frustration of her early days and racing toward the stage of her dreams—just listening makes your heart swell.
It’s an encouraging message that reflects her journey so far, gratitude to her fans, and hope for the future.
Give it a listen when you want to feel positive.
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A song packed with a lively rhythm and a positive message! Its melody naturally lifts the listener’s spirits, and the powerful lyrics give a push toward stepping into the future.
Released in 2007, it also made waves as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari.” It’s a live-show staple, and the sight of the entire venue coming together in excitement is truly spectacular.
As spring brings new beginnings, singing it at karaoke is sure to spread positive energy! Sing it with friends and savor the best moments together.
FLASHPerfume
This song was used as the theme when the manga Chihayafuru, originally created by Yuki Suetsugu, was adapted into a film.
It was released in 2016.
The technopop unit Perfume, who perform this track, are known for their distinctive singing and dancing, which make the song especially appealing.
The choreography is said to incorporate kung-fu moves.
It also served as the theme for the special variety program Beat Takeshi’s Owarabo.
Perfume look incredibly cool dancing sharply in black outfits within a monochrome space.